INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 831
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
MINUTES Revised for
Publication
The following unapproved minutes have been revised for publication and will be approved at the next School Board Meeting. The full text is posted on the district web site, available by standard or email, and for public inspection at the school district offices during normal business hours.
The regular meeting of the School Board of ISD No. 831, Forest Lk, MN, was called to order by Rob Rapheal at 7:02 pm on 2-6-14, at the School District Offices. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and the following mmbrs were present: Kathleen Bystrom, Julie Corcoran, Dan Kieger, Karen Morehead, Rob Rapheal, Gail Theisen, and Superintendent Dr. Linda Madsen, ex officio. Erin Turner was absent.
The mtg agenda was appvd without change.
Mmbrs Rapheal & Theisen conducted the Listening Session. They rptd 2 visitors & discussed the bond election.
Unscheduled visitor: J. Peterson, Wy, voiced support of the bond election.
Student Achievement:
Wy Elem Prin Bormann introduced tchrs: Richards, OBrien & Ferguson who rptd on Reflex math program being used.
Positive Happenings: Sch Bd Mmbrs rptd on the many sch programs and events they attended the past month including SEC Music Festival, DECA compet, hs registration and MSBA leadership conference.
Reports:
Bldgs. & Grounds Mmbr Bystrom rptd the cmte recvd a facility task force update & revwd the draft review and comment submission.
Communications Mmbr Morehead rptd the cmte viewed the first section of the bond video, reviewed materials for the Immersion mtgs and 2014-15 jr high registration guide & discussed registration timelines.
Finance Mmbr Kieger rptd the cmte recvd 2013-14budget update, discussed facilities task force review, transportation zoning, discussed ice arena and jr hockey league inquiring about facility use, viewed the SEE leg platform pkg.
Policy/Staff Welfare Due to Mmbr Turners absence there were no rpts.
City of Forest Lake Mmbr Theisen introduced the new city council sch liaison Molly Bonnett, the YMCA study is progressing, new posting for deputy clerk position, city submitted a grant for safe route to schools, MnDOT mtg with city next month with new designs for intersection of Hwy 97 & 61.
EMID Mmbr Morehead rptd exec.dir. has opening for an assistant.
916 Mmbr Theisen rptd viewing presentation from tchrs that attended Four Blocks Literacy being implemented in level 4 classrooms, Supt. Hayes gave update on Karner Blue Education Center, 916 gala is Feb 7.
Supt. report Dr. Madsen rptd on success of SEC Music Festival thanking hs administration, music staff, Acqua, Wells Fargo and Hallberg Family Foundation for their support. The bond video and FAQs are being finalized, gave update on bond progress; the YMCA study is progressing and hoping to have results first part of May. The MOST FL Spaghetti dinner is 2/8, Rotary Plunge is 2/22, 3/7 is legislative breakfast sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce at 7:30 am at Famous Daves
Consent agenda: Mmbr Kieger moved to appv Consent agenda items 7.1-7.2 and 7.5-7.6. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Theisen, all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Appvd the Minutes of Jan 2 & 9, 2014.
Appvd the Bills as of Feb 6, 2014 totaling $2,786,133.41 broken into the following funds: Gen. fund $1,812,975.22; Food $61,793.22; Trans. $268,354.62; Comm Service $87,575.33; Maroon Gold Spt Ctr $56,430.26; Capital $230,626.23; Trust $29,203.04; Grants $1,598.00; Non-Pub. Sch. $15,609.60; Federal Prog $17,585.08; Special Ed $71,080.43; Bldg Fund $121,048.20; Debt Svc. $1,450.00; Pop Fund $10,804.18
Mmbr Bystrom acknowledged the 16 retirees. Mmbr Bystrom moved, 2nd by Mmbr Kieger to appv Consent agenda items 7.3-7.4. All mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Appvd Classified Personnel: Retire 4; Resign 3; End of Employ 1; Employ 11; Transfer 3; LOA 7; Change of Hours 1; Addl position – 2; Addl hours 3
Appvd Licensed Personnel: Unpaid LOA 6; Change in Part-Time LOA 1; Non-Curricular Assign.- 29; Employ 3; Contract Revision 1; Resignation/Retirement 14;
Donations: Member Bystrom read the following donations and moved their acceptance. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Morehead, all mmbrs voted aye and the motion carried. From FLHS PTO to FLHS for media center improvements-painting/labor valued at $510; $284 from Ron Haken, FL to FLASCE-LINK prog for scholarships for F13; FLHS PTO to FLHS for library lounge furniture student use valued at $3,597; $975 from anonymous to Wy El for Gr 2 science presentation; $500 (plus $500 match) from Dave & Dawn Voge, Wy to Wy El for gen use; $30 from Honeywell Hometown Solutions, Morristown, NJ to CME for student activities; $40 from Trust Connect, Washington DC to CME for student activities; from Michelle & Jeremy Wells, East Bethel stickers, paper, markers & scissors valued at $125 to Wy El for tchr classroom supplies; $690.50 from Box Tops for Education, Young America, MN to Scan El for student activities & supplies; $231 from Lifetouch, Eden Prairie, to Scan El for student activities & supplies; $500 from Greg Sandager, Stillwater to FLHS FFA for student leadership opps; $120 in Walmart gift cards from anonymous to Family Support Advocate for district families in need; $300 from Lifetouch, Maple Grove, to FLAS for morning refreshments at the 1/20 all district in-service mtgs; $640 from Fantastic Sams, Marvin & Lori Babcock, FL, to FLHS for Nordic ski team uniforms; $8,928 from SW Jr. High PTO to SW Jr. High for purchase of 32 Chromebook computers; $2000 from FL Rotary to FLAS for purchase of Readers Theater/guided rdg materials (final materials received fall 2013). By roll call vote, all mmbrs voted aye and the motion carried.
Old Business:
Mmbr Kieger moved to Appv Sch Bd Mmbr Reimb Guidelines Policy 103A. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Morehead by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Kieger moved to Appv Out-Of-Sate Travel by Sch Bd Mmbrs Policy 103B. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr. Bystrom, by roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Morehead moved 2nd by Mmbr Kieger to Appv Anti-Bullying Policy 541. By roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Morehead moved 2nd by Mmbr Corcoran to Appv Resolution Relating to Lease Purch of Dist Facilities; Providing for the Financing Thereof and Creation of Certificates of Participation Therein; Ratifying the Award of Sale; Authorizing the Execution of Documentation Relating Thereto. By roll call vote mmbrs Corcoran, Kieger, Morehead, Rapheal & Theisen voted aye. Mmbr Bystrom voted no. The motion carried.
Mmbr Bystrom moved 2nd by Mmbr Kieger to Appv the Resolution Establishing Precincts, Designating Polling Places and Designating Hours for Voting for Sch Dist Elections Not Held on the Day of a Statewide election. By roll call vote all mmbrs voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Bystrom moved 2nd by Mmbr Theisen to Appv Resolution Determining the Necessity of Issuing Gen Obligation Bonds and Calling a Special Election Thereon. By roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Mmbr Kieger moved 2nd by Mmbr Bystrom to ratify 2012-2014 FL Food Service Bargaining Unit SEIU Local 284 Agreement. By roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried
Mmbr Rapheal asked to combine items 9.8-9.14. Mmbr Kieger moved, 2nd by Mmbr Bystrom to appv agenda items 9.8-9.14. By roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
9.8 Appv Assessment and Eval Coord Emp Terms
9.9 Appv Early Childhood Prog Coord Emp Terms
9.10 Appv Fam Support Advocate Emp Terms
9.11 Approve Ice Arena Mgr Emp Terms
9.12 Appv Public Affairs Office Emp Terms
9.13 Appv Special Ed Coord Emp Terms
9.14 Appv Targeted Svcs and Staff Development Coord Emp Terms
Mmbr Kieger moved, 2nd by Mmbr Morehead, to Appv Joint Powers Agreement between Wash County and the Sch Dist of FL for the Purpose of Managing the Sch Dist Elections. By roll call vote all mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
New Business:
First rdgs of: Proposed 2014-15 and 2015-16 Sch Calendars, Crisis Mgmt Policy 538, Tobacco-Free Environment Policy 427, Proposed new Course-Chinese III. These items will be placed on the next agenda for Bd action.
House Sale Mmbr Morehead moved to appv advertising for the sale and bid opening of the construction trades house. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Corcoran, by roll call vote all mmbrs voted aye and the motion carried.
Consideration of Make-Up Days After discussion, Mmbr Morehead moved to make up two days of sch cancelled due to weather. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Theisen, by roll call vote Mmbrs Bystrom, Corcoran, Morehead, Rapheal, and Theisen voted aye. Mmbr Kieger voted no. The motion carried. The make-up days will be 2/17 & 3/31.
The Sch Bd revwd communications and upcoming calendar dates.
Mmbr Theisen moved 2nd by Mmbr Rapheal to adjourn. All mmbrs present voted aye and the mtg adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
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Forest Lake Times
February 20, 2014
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